Sunday, December 6, 2009

Christmas Magic

Some of my Christmas cards that I'll be sending out this year is this one using the original Gumball Graphics Santa. Gumball Graphics discontinued this stamp and retired the original plates several years ago. I was very fortunate to purchase this stamp from a stamping buddy who decided to sell it.

In making this card I originally was going to go all out with details and embellishments but then decided that this image is so striking that a simple background would be better. So this is the card I came up with. Perhaps in future years when I use this stamp I'll get more elegant/fancy with it, but for now, this is this year's card.

I wanted to show you an upclose view of the image. The artist who designed this stamp gave such wonderful attention to detail and yet, even with the fine details in Santa's eyes and face you almost feel like you are looking at the jolly old elf himself.

Beautiful card! I have a fabulous stamp from stampfrancisco that was based on this image (and I believe the stamp from stampfrancisco is still available in several different sizes). It's really very similar and both stamps are quite stunning!

Jennifer I think this is the best card I have seen all season! I love that stamp!! If you ever decide you would be willing to pif some of those images, I would be oh so interested!! That image is simply stunning! Your card has been designed well to showcase the detailed image. Thanks for sharing!! Hugz, Sunshine :)